US v. Mark Watkins - Sentence Modification Denial Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Mark Watkins' motion for sentence modification under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A). The court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.

French v. Elliott - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision denying relief on a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint filed by Aaron Little French. The unpublished opinion stated no reversible error was found in the lower court's ruling.

Juanita Crouch v. SunCakes NC, LLC - Employment Discrimination and Wage Dispute

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment for SunCakes NC, LLC in a case brought by former employee Juanita Crouch. Crouch alleged sexual harassment, sex discrimination, retaliation under Title VII, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court found the claims lacked merit based on the provided evidence.

US v. Clifton Mosley - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Clifton Mosley for witness murder and marijuana trafficking. The court found sufficient evidence and rejected Mosley's arguments regarding severance, suppression of evidence, and insufficient evidence. The decision sustains the jury's verdict.

US v. Daniela Giancoli - Appeal Dismissed in Part, Affirmed in Part

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed in part and affirmed in part the appeal of Daniela Marie Giancoli. Giancoli was sentenced to 150 months for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Her appeal arguments regarding sentencing errors and Brady violations were dismissed due to an appeal waiver.

Crater Health District Warns of Increased Winter Substance Use Disorder Risk

The Crater Health District in Virginia has issued a notice warning of increased risks for substance use disorder during the winter months. The district is providing tips and resources to help individuals and the community combat SUD and support recovery.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement for Rosie Wells-Cole

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Rosie Wells-Cole for Hardisty's Farm. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Sycamores Retreat Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Sycamores Retreat Limited for their facility at LS24 9EP. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Delaware Court of Chancery Denies Expert Opinion Motions

The Delaware Court of Chancery denied three out of four motions in limine seeking to exclude expert opinions in the In re Saama Technologies Litigation (C.A. No. 2022-1045-LWW). A decision on the fourth motion was deferred. The court found that challenges to expert methodologies and data could be addressed during cross-examination.

ESMA Consults on CCP Collateral and Investment Policy

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to central counterparty (CCP) collateral and investment policies, stemming from EMIR 3. The consultation seeks feedback on the acceptance of various guarantees as collateral and the eligibility of debt instruments for CCP investment policies, with a deadline for responses on April 30, 2026.